Makozo Chikote
Makozo Chikote is the Zambian Minister of Energy, recognized for his efforts in promoting private sector participation in the country's energy sector. Recently, he toured the Dangote Petroleum Refinery to explore potential energy partnerships, highlighting the refinery's capacity to meet regional energy needs and the importance of competition in improving product quality.
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Energy minister Makozo Chikote said that bureaucratic bottlenecks have been cut to speed up implementation.
Zambia rethinks its energy future – The Mail & Guardian
South Africa· 2026-01-30
Zambia’s Minister of Energy, Mr Makozo Chikote, who witnessed the signing, commended the initiative, saying it demonstrates investor confidence in the country’s energy sector.
Tanzania’s Amsons Group, Zambian firm partner for $900m power projects
Tanzania· 2025-12-11
Chikote underscored the importance of developing a clear roadmap to expedite the interconnector’s implementation.
Botswana-Zambia interconnector project to boost energy security :: Mmegi Online
Botswana· 2025-03-06
Makozo Chikote is the Zambian Minister of Energy who was hosted by Dangote at the Dangote refinery.
Unstable electricity hindering industrialisation in Nigeria – Dangote
Nigeria· 2025-02-27
Makozo Chikote is the Zambia Minister for Energy who visited the Dangote refinery seeking collaboration to help solve the country’s energy security issue.
We've enough fuel to meet Nigerians' need -- Dangote refineryNigeria· 2025-02-24
Makozo Chikote expressed admiration for the refinery’s capacity and its potential benefits for Africa.
We have enough petrol for local demands, Dangote assures NigeriansNigeria· 2025-02-23